Lagos State has recorded the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria, according to the latest figures contained in the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025.
The report shows that 10,430 new HIV infections were recorded in Lagos during 2025, the highest figure among all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Rivers State ranked second with 6,287 new infections, followed by Kano with 6,106. Other states with high numbers include Akwa Ibom (5,413), Taraba (4,854), Benue (4,804), Anambra (4,468), Kaduna (3,659), Adamawa (2,989) and the FCT (2,764).
The report highlights that HIV remains a major public health challenge despite years of expanded access to testing, treatment and prevention programmes across the country. Health experts say the figures underscore the need for increased awareness campaigns, early testing and improved access to antiretroviral treatment.
Earlier data released by the National Data Repository also showed Lagos leading the country in new HIV infections during the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing concerns about the state’s HIV burden.
